With newly elected Valencia president Augustin Morera in the stands for Valencia’s 5-1 loss to Athletic Bilbao just days after winning the Copa Del Rey, common sense was finally administered and Dutchman Ronald Koeman was given his walking papers.

After taking over a Valencia squad that was 4th place in La Liga at the time, Koeman leaves the team in tatters as the sit in 16th place and two points atop the Relegation three.

Imagine how Canizares, Albelda and Angulo are feeling right about now?

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Ronald Koeman’s side has salvaged just a little bit of pride from a hugely disappointing season by taking the Copa Del Rey through a 3-1 win over Getafe at the Caulderon in Madrid.

What a heartbreaking week for Getafe, suffering a heartbreaking loss in the UEFA Cup on away goals to Bayern Munich and then losing the Final.

Although they had plenty of chances to put the game out of reach, Valencia’s come from behind win against Real Madrid has knocked the Madrista’s down to only a 4 point lead in La Liga.

ps- Marchena got knocked the uck out!!!

In what could have saved Ronald Koeman’s job for another day, Valencia beat Barcelona 3-2 at the Mestalla to advance to the Copa del Rey Final. Many people have been saying that koeman’s job is on the line and that it is only a matter of time before he gets the can. I have a feeling this is bound to happen at some point. Which is fine with me. I have never been overly impressed with Koeman as a manager. Although as a player he used to whack the hell out of the  ball from set pieces.

On a side note, our boy Mat just returned from Spain where he saw Barca beat Celtic in the Champions League at the Nou Camp and he also went to the Mestalla to take in a game. Coincidence? Maybe…either way, keep an eye out for some pictures we will be posting soon from Mat’s trip the Espana.

I know he has denied speculation about this, but anyone think Jose Mourinho might end up taking over at the Mestalla when Koeman gets the ax?

Does this look like a man who has serious health issues?  Valencia President Juan Soler announced his resignation to board members on Wednesday citing health reasons.

Maybe it was due more to the state of the team and the shocker they’ve been having this season.

There you go Albeda.  Have fun Mr. Koeman and I’ll just say goodbye now, rather than at the end of the year.

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After playing in 229 La Liga matches for Real Madrid, Ivan Helguera felt his was unceremoniously cast aside with little respect and is now letting his feelings be known.  Having a go at Supremo Ramon Calderon on Sporting Director Pedrag Mijatovic was well worth it to the Valencia defender after Helguera was forced to train with the youth squad after having his #6 was given to the arriving Mohamadou Diarra.

He did return to the first 11 later in the year, starting 21 times before leaving for Valencia where he’s featured in every match since his arrival.   The 32 year old has seemed to have flourished under the loyalty showed to him at the Mestalla.

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When Dutchman Ronald Koeman took helm of La Liga club Valencia in December, he immediately axed prominent players Miguel Angel Angulo, Santiago Canizares and Captain/Spanish International David Albelda.  After being told he would never again feature in the 11, Albelda went to the press begging to be released from his just newly signed contract in the summer.  Today Valencia offered to compensate the midfielder and allow him to leave ONLY if he signs an agreement that he won’t sign with Real Madrid, Barcelona, Villareal or Atletico Madrid.  Obviously Albelda turned the demand down and it now looks as though the player and club will head to court over $40 million in compensation.

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Even though Ronald Koeman took over only 2 1/2 months ago, Valencia’s results have been miserable with losses and key players benched. Could Jose Mourinho be on his way to Spain since his termination agreement with Chelsea forbade him from managing in England for the rest of this season?